Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator

EJ•Jordan Township, MI

1h•Onsite

About The Position

EJ is seeking a Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator at their Water Products Manufacturing facility in East Jordan, Michigan. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations, founded in 1883, and is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. The company values safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. The Procurement & Scheduling Coordinator supports both production scheduling and purchasing functions by coordinating production schedules, material availability, and supplier communications to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time delivery to customers. This role serves as a key liaison between Sourcing, Production, Purchasing, and external vendors by maintaining schedules, processing orders and expediting materials. The position focuses on day-to-day coordination, execution, and documentation while supporting higher-level planning and decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Two to four (2–4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting production scheduling, purchasing, or materials coordination.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, material flow, and supplier coordination.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors.
Attention to detail and accuracy in scheduling, purchasing, and recordkeeping.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and available capacity.
Coordinate workflow across manufacturing operations, CNC, assembly, outsourced operations, and other production processes.
Monitor production progress and assist with expediting jobs or adjusting schedules due to material shortages, capacity constraints, or unforeseen issues.
Prepare routine production reports and scheduling summaries to support KPI metrics and management review.
Assist shipping and logistics by communicating shipping instructions and delivery requirements.
Review material requirements generated from production schedules and assist Purchasing with sourcing materials, tools, outsourced services, and supplies.
Prepare and process purchase orders within defined authority and in accordance with company procedures.
Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules; follow up to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
Track open purchase orders and coordinate with vendors, production, and receiving to resolve shortages or delays.
Maintain accurate procurement and scheduling records including orders, deliveries, inventories, and vendor communications.
Assist with vendor performance tracking, issue resolution for defective or unacceptable materials, and corrective action follow-up.
Support monthly and ad hoc reporting needs for production, purchasing, and customer service.
Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.